August 2021

CHHATTISGARH Total public debt rises by 20.85% in 2019-20 The total public debt of Chhattisgarh has increased by 20.85 percent in 2019-20, from Rs 52,254.22 crores (2018-19) to Rs 63,164.72 crores (2019-20). The fiscal deficit was Rs 17,969.55 crores, which is 5.46 percent of GSDP and which exceeded the MTFP (Money Follows the Person Initiative) … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh govt mulls to cut down liquor in phases The government-constituted committee—that was formed to study the aspects of liquor ban in Chhattisgarh, held its second meeting recently. The legislators said that since the sudden ban may disturb social fabric and increase smuggling, the state is looking for an alternative for habitual alcoholics. The … Read more